Petoskey State Park

Category: State park

Address: 2475 M-119, Petoskey, MI 49770, USA

Phone: +12313472311

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–10PM

Monday: 8AM–10PM

Tuesday: 8AM–10PM

Wednesday: 8AM–10PM

Thursday: 8AM–10PM

Friday: 8AM–10PM

Saturday: 8AM–10PM

Reviews

Emily Sanders

Aug 1, 2022

Beautiful beaches! We found a few little petoskey pebbles, so that made me happy. Bathrooms were clean. I didn't see any showers to wash off the sand, but maybe that's normal for the great lakes? It cost 10 dollars for our out of state entrance. I would go back!

Amanda Dickinson

Jul 24, 2022

I love petoskey state park It's peaceful beautiful and wonderful I would give it 20 stars if I could. The people our nice Water is awesome and finding the rocks are fun. The camping experience is even better

Michelle Sidel

Jul 20, 2022

Awesome beach, very large, lots of parking. Concession stand, restrooms and changing rooms. They also rent kayaks and some other water sport equipment.

Mark Sickmiller

Mar 17, 2022

Incredible trails, lake views, lake access. Excellent year-round place to visit.

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Questions & Answers

Does it cost money

Henri Charlebois | Mar 31, 2019
William Nau | Apr 1, 2019

All Michigan State Parks require a Recreation Passport. For in-state residents it's $16 out of state $32. Good for one year. Only one needed per vehicle entering park.

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Is there any lighthouse in the park

Marsha Simpson | Mar 30, 2020
Mind Over Machine | Mar 31, 2020

No but there is a lighthouse nearby.

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What kind of rocks are found there.

Tracie Luna | Mar 31, 2019
martin martini | Apr 1, 2019

Petoskey stones you're in Petoskey state park.

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I posted earlier. . . Wish to know about camping near you. We have a 30 ft. RV. Any info would be helpful. THANK YOU.

Susan R Hunter | Mar 31, 2019
Jeffrey Smith | Apr 1, 2019

Petoskey State Park can accommodate your RV. They have enough 2 campgrounds in the park. You will want to reserve a site in the Tannery campground. It's for large RVs. All sites in the Tannery have paved pads and many are pull - thru. The other campground in the park is called the Dunes. The Dunes is mostly for tenters and pop-up trailers. Both campgrounds have easy access to the beach. If you are going during the summer, and plan on staying over a weekend, you need to make reservations ASAP as the park operates at near 100% during the summer months. It is by far the nicest park in Petoskey

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Are dogs allowed in the park and on the trails?

Alex and Cory Smith | Mar 31, 2019
Jeffrey Smith | Apr 1, 2019

Not on the beach and the dog must be on a leash not longer than 6ft at all times.

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can you hold a wedding ceremony on the beach?

Connie Pendleton | Mar 31, 2018
david rosenberg | Apr 1, 2018

Im sure you can. Contact the park service and ask.

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are there cabins to rent?

Bette Bush | Mar 31, 2018
martin martini | Apr 1, 2018

It's a very small state park and no cabins to rent

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Is there full hookups at Tannery? I.E. 30 or 50 amp power, water hookup and dump station with water flush system?

Kurt D. Kloha | Dec 30, 2021
George Closser | Dec 31, 2021

All sites have electricity, but only a couple dozen or so have 50 amp. There are no water hook ups. They have a fill/dump station near the campground office.

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Is the tunnel of trees far from the park?

Stacy Neff-herrera | Oct 31, 2021
Chaitra Anil | Nov 1, 2021

Not so far

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Is there a waste dump on site without staying there

David Smith | Oct 31, 2021
Chaitra Anil | Nov 1, 2021

No

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Is there good place to fish from the shore?

Haywood Jasukit | Oct 31, 2021
Chaitra Anil | Nov 1, 2021

No..

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What is the charge for admission if on a bicycle?

Larry & Betsy Lewis | Sep 1, 2021
Debbie Kohl | Sep 2, 2021

I don't know about a fee for a bicycle but for a car is $10

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In the public beach area are there grills for the public?

Allison Ward | Jun 3, 2021
Chelsie Ahrens-Smith | Jun 4, 2021

No there isn't

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Is the state park wheel chair accessible?

Deborah Delosa | May 4, 2021
Michael Villarica | May 5, 2021

Yes

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What amenities do the State Parks have?

Kelly Olson | Mar 30, 2021
John Irwin | Mar 31, 2021

Bathrooms, stand up paddle board. Changing rooms all at Petoskey state park.

We have a 42' 5th wheel. Do you think we will have issues getting in to the Tannery area?

Mark Atkins | Mar 30, 2021
Mike Cook | Mar 31, 2021

Main camping area is paved. Saw some larger units in main campground.

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Can you drive through the park to the beach on an electric Golf Cart?

Slothz | Mar 30, 2021
Nadine Frisch | Mar 31, 2021

I doubt it. why why would you even take an electric golf cart to the beach

Are there rustic cabins for rent? How much per night? p.s. my sister rented r. cabin in Petosky...$65/ night. Eitherchere or a private park there. TY

Sally Sprung | Mar 30, 2020
Catherine McMichael | Mar 31, 2020

I don't believe that there are rustic cabins for rent. I believe there is only a campground for your own tent or camping vehicle. I don't know what the rate is, I've never camped there.

Are the RV sites electric only, or do they have water, too?

Lou Ann Bowersock | Mar 30, 2020
Wayne Rose | Mar 31, 2020

Electric only

Can you picnic

Anna | Mar 30, 2020
Michael Shupe | Mar 31, 2020

There seemed to many places to picnic past the campground area, near the beach.

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Do you have it stated the the beach is handicapped accessible including the water wheelchair/

Faith Dunshee | Mar 30, 2020
Andrew DeLorey | Mar 31, 2020

There is a sand path that leads from the park to the lake but I did not see a concrete path directly to the water.... I believe you have to drive around to the parking lot adjacent to the lake.

What is the name of the bush that attracks the butterflies?

Elva Davis | Mar 31, 2019
Amy Zeboor | Apr 1, 2019

Butterfly Bush or anything with small bell shaped flowers

How much are the mini cabins at Petoskey State Park

Maria Rubio Hernandez | Mar 31, 2019
Pastor Doug Fletcher | Apr 1, 2019

You will need to call as prices vary by date.

Are dogs allowed

Cathy Frost | Mar 31, 2019
Claire Small | Apr 1, 2019

Yes

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Are there changing facilities on the premise?

Rob Felcher | Mar 31, 2019
Chuck Shurlow | Apr 1, 2019

Yes, very clean facilities

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Can you sleep in your van at Petosky state park?

Christine Laurell | Mar 31, 2019
Mike Vandermus | Apr 1, 2019

You have to pay for a campsite. But the beach area closes at 10 so you wouldn't be able to park there and sleep

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How much shade is in the state park?

Alan Thayer | Mar 31, 2019
Andrew Hewitt | Apr 1, 2019

A lot in the camping areas. Not as much on the beach, but there is a public pavilion with picnic tables

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Would I be able to have a small bonfire on beach ?

Adriana Lopez | Mar 31, 2019
Sweta Swastika Sahoo | Apr 1, 2019

It's considered an unlawful act to build a fire in state parks and recreation areas in Michigan. However, if there's a designated place for this, you may go ahead with it, but do confirm and get permission from the authorities beforehand.

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When can dogs go to the state park?

Linda Fewell | Mar 31, 2019
Matthew Wasson | Apr 1, 2019

Dogs are allowed in the park. Not on the beach.

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I am out of state visitin in July. Will I need a passport for use of the beach access only? If yes how much bc I see some different answers. The more answers the better please help! Otherwise I am staying in Brutus, what other beach options r there?

Sylwia Maka | Mar 31, 2019
Mary Abosso | Apr 1, 2019

There many lakes around that you can go to for free. South of Brutus, in Oden, there is Crooked Lake. You can also go to Magnus Park which is a free city park. South of Petoskey there is Waloon Lake. The state parks are nicer, they have the sandy beaches and bathrooms.

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At the Petoskey State Park is there a microwave and refridgerator in the mini cabin ?

Linda Ellis | Mar 31, 2019
rick fidler | Apr 1, 2019

Call office

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Do you need a recreational pass for beach access?

Raphael Dunson | Mar 31, 2019
Michael Tan | Apr 1, 2019

Yes

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Looking for best place in Michigan to spend 3 nights 4 days, camping, hiking, portaging, canoeing etc. 2-3 hour drive from Southfield preferred. TIA.

Adam Garden | Mar 31, 2019
Lee Hui | Apr 1, 2019

Warren Dunes State Park. That's within 3-3.5hrs drive from Southfield .

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Does the State Park offer any bicycles to rent?

Ken Garn | Mar 31, 2018
Greg Tullis | Apr 1, 2018

No

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Any hunting allowed in the park?

Mr Bill | Mar 31, 2018
erv einiks | Apr 1, 2018

No

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How far from casino

Carla Travis | Mar 31, 2018
Sally Davis | Apr 1, 2018

Just through the town, about 15 to 20 minutes.

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